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Troubleshooting Bluetooth
1. Check Bluetooth support
Open Device Manager by searching for it in the Start menu.
Find the “Bluetooth” entry in the list of devices.

If Bluetooth is not listed, check the Network Adapters section.

 

If you don’t find Bluetooth in the list, your computer may not support it natively.

2. Check for a physical Bluetooth switch.
Some computers have a physical switch or key combination to turn on Bluetooth. Check your device’s manual for information.

Turn off airplane mode

Click Action Center on the taskbar.
Make sure airplane mode is turned off.

4. Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter
Open Settings and go to System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
Find the Bluetooth country email list troubleshooter and click Run.

5. Check Bluetooth support
Find Services in the Start menu and open it.
Find “Bluetooth Support Service” and double click on it.
Set the “Startup type” to “Automatic” and click “Start” under the “Service Status” section.

Update Bluetooth drivers

Open Device Manager and expand the Bluetooth section.
Right click on your Bluetooth device and select Update Driver.
Select “Search automatically best practices require taking full for drivers” and follow the instructions.

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1. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on both devices.
Double check that Bluetooth is enabled on your PC and the device you are trying to connect.

2. Make sure the device is within range.
Bring the Bluetooth device closer to the PC and remove any obstacles between them.

3. Turn Bluetooth on/off.
Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices.
Turn off Bluetooth, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.

Restart your computer

A simple reboot can often solve Bluetooth connection problems.

5. Reconnect the device.
In Bluetooth and devices settings, find the bahrain lists problematic device.
Click the ellipsis (…) next to the device and select Remove device.
Confirm the deletion, then reconnect the device following the previous instructions.

By following these steps, you will be able to successfully turn on Bluetooth, pair devices, and troubleshoot common issues in Windows 11.

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